Opportunity
SAM #6-B185-Q-00371-00
Argonne National Laboratory Solicits High-Performance Interferometer System
Buyer
Argonne National Laboratory
Posted
July 28, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
6-B185-Q-00371-00
NAICS
334519, 334516
Argonne National Laboratory, operated by UChicago Argonne, LLC under the Department of Energy, is seeking quotations for a high-performance Interferometer system. - Government Buyer: - Agency: UChicago Argonne, LLC - Sub-agency: Argonne National Laboratory - Products/Services Requested: - Interferometer (quantity: 1) - Long range option for high resolution - High accuracy and speed (High Performance version) - Plug & play software compatibility with HydraHarp and PicoHarp - Shipping to destination (quantity: 1) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be ultracompact and lightweight for beam path insertion - Capable of generating pulse pairs and spectral interferograms - Attosecond stability between light replicas - Spectral resolution down to 1 nm - Spectral range of at least 400nm to 2000nm - Maximum delay greater than 1500 fs at 600nm - Supplied with LabVIEW code and compatible with LabVIEW, HydraHarp, and PicoHarp - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or vendors are named in the solicitation.
Description
THIS RFQ WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON LOWEST PRICE, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE METHODOLOGY
Looking to source a Multipurpose Ultrafast Interferometer and Spectrometer System with Long-Range, High-Resolution, High-Performance Option and LabVIEW/HydraHarp/PicoHarp Compatibility.
Please review all applicable documentation and provide a proposal response no later than 5:00 PM CST July 31, 2026.
Within your proposal, please include a fully executed copy of the ANL-70 Request for Quotation.
Any questions can be directed to the Contracting Officer.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
Requirements for the multipurpose interferometer and spectrometer:
1. Ultracompact and light, can be inserted into a beam path
2. Multipurpose: generate pulse pairs, spectral interferograms on excitation OR detected beam, allow time resolution with following detectors
3. Stability down to attoseconds between light replicas
4. Spectral resolution down to 1 nm
5. Spectra range at least 400nm - 2000nm
6. Max delay > 1500 fs @ 600nm
7. Compatible and supplied with LABVIEW code